verb Uncommon

retake

ree-TAYK

Retake (verb) means to take an exam, photo, or scene again. Example: “She had to retake the driving test after failing the first time.”

verb

To take an exam, photo, or scene again.

"She had to retake the driving test after failing the first time."

To capture back something that was lost or taken by an opponent.

"Troops retook the city after weeks of fighting."

noun

A repeated attempt at a test, exam, or filmed scene.

"The director ordered another retake after the actor fluffed his line."

How to use retake

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do something over again, or (as a noun) the repeated attempt itself.

Common pairings

exam retake film a retake

Word forms

retook past tense, retaken past tense, retakes plural, retakes singular

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for retake

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Frequently asked questions

What does “retake” mean?

The word “retake” means to take an exam, photo, or scene again. In plain terms, to do something over again, or (as a noun) the repeated attempt itself.

How do you pronounce “retake”?

“Retake” is pronounced ree-TAYK (/ɹiːˈteɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “retake” in a sentence?

Here is “retake” used in a sentence: “She had to retake the driving test after failing the first time.”

What part of speech is “retake”?

Depending on how it is used, “retake” can be a verb and a noun.

Is “retake” a common word?

“Retake” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “retake” have?

“Retake” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take an exam, photo, or scene again.

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